The company presents two powerful and ultralight models to drive Windows From the impersonal PC to careful design devices.
Microsoft wants to attract creators with their new laptops with tablet soul and desktop power. A complicated combination that they have solved brilliantly. After a first generation of Surface that surprised, Microsoft returns with a new batch in two sizes, 13 and 15 inches. Surface Book 2 will hit the US market on November 16 at a price of $ 1,499. They do it with a battery of up to 17 hours in duration, Intel dual and quad core processors and an Nvidia graphic chip, something unusual in this type of devices. This combined, according to Seattle, doubles the power of the MacBook Pro and exceeds five times that of its previous model, the first Surface. There is still no launch date or prices in other countries. From Microsoft put the accent on their possibilities for work and entertainment. During a test event a week ago they allowed to make contact with their bet for 2018. The sensations were very positive, for its power and lightness. It combines the entertainment options of a tablet with the power of a desktop computer. He was able to run high-definition home games, such as Forza Motorsport 7 or Gears of War 4, as well as design programs.
Panos Panay, responsible for this division, emphasizes the need to offer machines according to the demands of the content of the future, with augmented reality as something more than a passing trend. "The need to create has never been more relevant. We want Surface to inspire and promote creativity, "he said and opened the door to more news," these holidays we will see a range of well-designed devices with the most diverse characteristics ". It confirms the strategy of the firm, create inspiring devices, although they are not necessarily super sales, to invite other manufacturers to create options for different audiences.
Historically, Apple has been the preferred choice for designers, layout artists, publicists and educators. The edition of images, videos and an operating system with tools to give a striking result with hardly any knowledge, have been one of their weapons so that the faithful of the apple would continue to buy Mac even in the worst periods.
Microsoft wants to change this perception, in the new Windows update (officially Fall Update is what it's called), include tools that allow you to create three-dimensional objects with great ease. Once the pattern is done, they can be projected onto reality using augmented reality. It is no coincidence that they promote it, but one of the keys to have content in Hololens, their mixed glasses, with augmented reality and virtual in the same device.
They have also added a video editor with a large artificial intelligence component. Just choose the cuts of the video so that in a matter of seconds you have a composition of the chosen tone: romantic, epic, sports ... If the result does not please, you can remix or choose a character that is the protagonist of the plot. Surprising by the amount of special effects added, from lightning, rain or fire, all with a tracking of objects own programs whose license costs several thousand euros.
